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To enter the new Shalimar Gold restaurant is a revelation. You will find a sumptuous interior, impeccable service, fabulous food, and the warmest welcome in Derby. Discover intriguing artworks, and even poetry themed on the 'Romance of Shalimar' amidst luxurious bespoke furniture and soft lighting, set out in a subtle arrangement of intimate spaces.
PRICE RANGE
US$30 - US$39
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Balti
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Delivery, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Have amazing chicken bhuna and other dishes. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys a curry. Ash and team are perfect hosts with a warm and friendly welcoming soon as you enter the door. Excellent service throughout dining. Can't praise enough.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Excellent food and attentive service. I can recommend the excellent Rajistani Lamb Gosthi with Roti Thanks to Shaz and his team

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 6 days ago

Everything was great, food staff.....especially Jimmy, who chattered with us about night life in Derby in the late 70s and 80s. There robotic waiter was a good addition and defernatly got everyones attention. I'd highly recommend visiting there and I wont hesitate to go back...on my next visit to Derby. Thank you for making our evening so enjoyable.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

After a day at the NEC and on route back to Beverley East Yorkshire this is the ideal place to stop for one of the best Indian restaurants I know, a little out of the way for us but we’ll worth it. Four hungry blokes,...to start with we had a sharing plater of our favourite onion barges and lamb cutlets both cooked to perfection. For mains we all had different dishes but once again full of flavour presented well and very enjoyable. Jimmy and his team do a first class job In every way along with a robot also assisting bringing the food to the table, I forgot her name but it’s a nice touch. All in all a very good experience excellent food and very attentive staff.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Probably the most elegant Indian Restaurant in Derby ! If you want chandeliers, waiters wearing dark suits and white gloves.A ROBOT bringing your order to your table,.then i suggest you come here to eat ! BUT, if you want good food and to pay half...the cost,. then i suggest you DON'T come here to eat. I have had much better and tastier food in similar places much cheaper in NOT SO GLAMOROUS Indian restaurants !!!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Rip off Indian. I visited this nicely decorated restaurant but when I do the prices , I was totally shocked. We decided to stay to avoid embarrassment to us and them. The food is nothing special and way, way over priced. It’s a rip off....There are several good restaurants in Derby where you can dine for half the price. The was good but nothing worth paying £24 for a curry. Sorry I am not going to be ripped off again. I will not visit againMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We're always made welcome. The food, service and ambience is 100%. If there is a downside, it has to be price, however, quality will always come at a cost, Believe me when I say that, it's good value for money.' Will be seeing you soon.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Best host ever. Jimmy Team, great bants, fab atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit. Would come back again. Food was great too

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Stopped in on the way home on a whim, they put together a table of 12 for us and the hospitality was great! Good fun and jokes with the waiters such excellent service.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

This is an unreal place, everything is served hot and the staff are unbelievably polite,friendly and tend to the customers with ultimate care! Excellent would highly reccomend!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Our first time at this restaurant in Derby and it wont be our last! The whole experience was fantastic. The food was excellent. The staff were brilliant and very helpful and very friendly. The thing thst made this restaurant very special is tge robot waiter!...To finish our night the robot came along to our table singing happy birthday to our friend along with the waiters joining in and delivering a slate with cakes fruit and candle on. He was most surprised! It was brilliant! Would definately recommend a visit there. 10 out of 10!!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

My partner and I had a lovely dining experience at Shalimar Gold restaurant. Our server Jimmy provided truly hospitable service, attentively looking after us all evening. The entire staff worked incredibly hard and were happy to accommodate our request to box up our leftovers to...take home. The food was full of rich, bold flavours that impressed our palates. We started with perfectly spiced samosas and refreshing tandoori chilli paneer. Our main courses of chicken jalfrezi and garlic tandoori lamb were complex in taste and abundant in portion. At £115 for two appetizers, mains, and drinks, the prices were on the high side, but we felt it was worthwhile for the high-quality service and food. Shalimar Gold provides a full experience with excellent hospitality, scrumptious Indian fare, and polite staff who go above and beyond. We will gladly return again and recommend this restaurant for a special night out.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Not only was the food amazing and the portions generous, the service was absolutely outstanding! From the minute we walked in, they greeted us, sat us, put our napkins on our lap, refilled our water without having to be asked, cleaned up the crumbs on...our table, asked several times how the food was and if we needed anything, etc..... it was USA service standard and I will definitely be going back!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Food was lovely but the service from Jimmy and the team was superb. They made us feel very welcome with friendly but also professional service. The cat was an unusual surprise and the birthday song from both the cat and staff was a lovely treat!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Quality food first visit to new place...got looked after by Jimmy team really nice evening with my wife on our wedding anniversary many thanks will definitely be back soon.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Dear Sir/Madam, We have parking at the rear of the restaurant. It is sign posted so you won’t miss it. Kind Regards Shahzad - Managing Director
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shalimar Gold

Yes, Shalimar Gold offers takeaway services.

Yes, Shalimar Gold offers delivery services.

Yes, Shalimar Gold is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

Shalimar Gold is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5